Solar Energy Maggie Mooney

How is this energy converted into usuable energy?
Solar power heats water by water being pumped through pipes in the panel. The pipes are painted black so they get hotter when the sun shines on them. The water is pumped in at the bottom so that convection helps the flow of hot water out of the top.

How is this type of energy used today?
  • Solar water heating
  • Solar furnaces
  • Solar powered boats
  • Solar towers


What are the advantages of using thiss source of energy?
This source of energy uses less fossil feuls and doesnt create pollution.


What are the disadvantages of using this source of energy?
When it is not sunny outside you wont be able to get energy from the sun.


Is this energy source renewable or non-renewable?
This energy source is renewable

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